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While in America, the Gunners also face Chivas de Guadalajara in Los Angeles. They then conclude their world tour in Norway.

In the July 28 All-Star fixture, fans voted in a number of emerging talents alongside the big names, to create a diverse starting XI.

David Villa was the one player not voted in; instead he earned his place through an EA Sports FIFA challenge

Arsenal's first-team squad head out to the United States later this month for two pre-season friendlies

Philadelphia Union pair Andre Blake and Keegan Rosenberry are among the lesser-known members of the team, while Darlington Nagbe - who recently began playing for the USA national team under Jurgen Klinsmann - will also play.

Former Chelsea striker Drogba will be the most familiar with Arsenal, given his two spells in the Premier League before moving to Canada.

Despite being 38 now, the Ivory Coast star will still be a threat to the Gunners back-line; he is Chelsea's fourth all-time top goalscorer with 164.